Indianapolis Film Project Inc

Organization Overview

Indianapolis Film Project Inc, operating under the name Kan-Kan Cinema, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kan-Kan Cinema employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kan-Kan Cinema is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Kan-Kan Cinema generated $997.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $675.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENRICH THE CULTURE OF OUR CITY THROUGH INDEPENDENT FILM EXHIBITION, FILM EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FILM EDUCATION AND EXHIBITION - DURING THE 9 MONTHS OF CLOSURE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, IFP OFFERED ART HOUSE CINEMA CONTENT VIA STREAMING, ONLINE SHORT OF THE WEEK AND WATCH LOCAL, HIGHLIGHTING LOCALLY-PRODUCED FILMS. AS ITS AUGUST OPENING APPROACHED, THE KAN-KAN CINEMA HOSTED SEVERAL OUTDOOR AND INDOOR, CAPACITY-LIMITED FILM + CONVERSATION EVENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, FILMMAKERS AND SUBJECT-AREA EXPERTS. ONCE OPENED, THE KAN-KAN CINEMA RESUMED ITS MONTHLY SERIES ON RACE IN AMERICA, CURATED BY A LOCAL ARTIST AND ACTIVIST, HOSTED THREE FILM FESTIVALS, A BRAZILIAN FILM SHOWCASE AND MANY FILM + CONVERSATION EVENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.


FILMMAKER DEVELOPMENT - BEFORE ITS AUGUST OPENING, THE KAN-KAN HOSTED FIVE CAPACITY-LIMITED PREMIERES OF LOCAL FILMS. SINCE OPENING, TEN LOCAL FILMS HAVE PREMIERED AT THE KAN-KAN. THE THEATRE ALSO HOSTED THE FALL MEETING OF THE INDIANA FILMMAKERS NETWORK.


YOUTH FILMMAKER WORKSHOPS - IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2021, IFP HOSTED AN ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL FILM CLUB. LOCAL TEENS SCREENED A CURATED LIST OF FILMS AND TWICE A MONTH, MET ONLINE TO DISCUSS THE FILMS, USING A STUDY GUIDE DEVELOPED BY A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER. SINCE OPENING, STAFF TIME IN THIS AREA HAS BEEN DEVOTED TO DEVELOPING PLANS FOR 2022 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.


AUDIENCE OUTREACH - IN 2021, IFP HOSTED 12 OUTDOOR SCREENINGS, ATTRACTING NEW AUDIENCES IN EACH LOCATION. LOCAL MUSICAL ACTS, LOCAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS AND OTHERS JOINED TO CREATE SPECIAL OUTDOOR EVENINGS OF FILM AND FUN. TWICE IN SPRING 2021, IFP HOSTED FILM EVENTS WITH POST-FILM CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FILMMAKER AND OTHER PANELISTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Louise Henderson
Exec. Director
$44,712
S Benarde Sutphin
Assistant Sec
$0
Thomas E Battista
VP & Treasurer
$0
Edward D Battista
Secretary
$0
Samuel B Sutphin
President
$0
Jerald Harkness
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$30,400
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $432,081
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$380,214
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$842,695
Total Program Service Revenue$99,636
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $51,239
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,557
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $997,400

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Indianapolis Film Project Inc has recieved totaling $275,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: Artist Studios & Housing at B-Side Creative Campus

$250,000
Indianapolis Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

$25,000
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